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Ministry of Tourism
Tourism Minister Shri Prahlad Singh Patel to inaugurate the three day Incredible India Mega Homestay Development & Training Workshop in Darjeeling tomorrow
Union Minister of State for Culture & Tourism  Shri Prahlad Singh Patel will inaugurated the three day Incredible India Mega Homestay Development & Training Workshop in Darjeeling on 22nd February 2021. The Ministry of Tourism’s Indiatourism Kolkata, Regional Office  has organized this workshop from 22nd -24th February 2021 in association with Eastern Himalayas Travel and Tour Operator Association  and IIAS School of Management  to enrich the hospitality skill of Homestay owners to ensure a better experience for the tourists.
The concept of Homestay is getting popular in Darjeeling and Kalimpong districts of Northern part of West Bengal. The involvement of local community is more than ever in this Homestay Tourism at one of the most favoured Hill Stations for Domestic and Inbound Tourists. However, most of these homestays lack professional training of Hospitality etc. which would impact the destination in the long run.
A total of 450 Homestay owners would be trained in the aforesaid Mega Workshop where IIAS School of Management  would train them free of cost in different spheres of Hospitality . The Workshop would start everyday at 10 A.M. and continue upto 3 P.M. Post Workshop an interaction between Tour Operatos/Travel Agents  in form of B2B would be organised.
The aim of this robust hospitality training workshop is to upgrade the hospitality skills of local community stakeholders by capacity building. This initiative is directed towards the rural development through tourism and preservation of tangible and intangible cultural heritage of local communities.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID19 Vaccination-Day 54
More than 2.52 Cr COVID19 vaccine doses administered
9.22 lakh vaccine doses given till 7 pm today
The cumulative number of COVID19 vaccine doses administered in the country has crossed 2.52 crore today.
A total of 2,52,89,693 vaccine doses have been given, as per the provisional report till 7pm today.
These include 71,70,519 HCWs who have taken the 1st dose and 39,77,407 HCWs who have taken the 2nd dose, 70,31,147 FLWs , 5,82,118 FLWs , 9,29,359 beneficiaries aged 45 and above with specific co-morbidities and 55,99,143 beneficiaries more than 60 years old.
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HCWs
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FLWs
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45 to <60 years with Co-morbidities
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Over 60 years
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1st Dose
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2nd Dose
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1st Dose
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2nd Dose
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1st Dose
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1st Dose
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71,70,519
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39,77,407
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70,31,147
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5,82,118
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9,29,359
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55,99,143
Total 9,22,039 vaccine doses were given till 7 pm today, the fifty fourth day of nationwide COVID19 vaccination. Out of which 7,25,930 beneficiaries were vaccinated for 1st dose and 1,96,109 HCWs and FLWs received 2nd dose of vaccine as per the provisional report. Final reports would be completed for the day by late tonight.
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Date:10thMarch,2021
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HCWs
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FLWs
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45to<60yearswithCo-morbidities
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Over60years
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Total Achievement
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1stDose
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2ndDose
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1stDose
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2nd Dose
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1stDose
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1stDose
|
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1stDose
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|
2ndDose
|
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40,414
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|
87,527
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|
94,656
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1,08,582
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95,834
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4,95,026
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7,25,930
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1,96,109
Ministry of Science & Technology
CSIR-Indian Institute of Petroleum, Dehradun, celebrates World Environment Day
The theme of the function was "Preventing Plastic Pollution".
CSIR-Indian Institute of Petroleum, Dehradun, celebrated World Environment Day on 5th June 2023. The theme of the function was "Preventing Plastic Pollution".
The Chief Guest of the event was Sh. Anoop Nautiyal, Founder of the Social Development for Communities  Foundation, Uttarakhand. The program was initiated with the warm welcome of the Chief Guest by the Director CSIR-IIP. Dr G D Thakre, Sr Principal Scientist, presented World Environment Day's brief outline and background.
In his welcome address, Prof. R Pradeep Kumar Director, CSIR-IIP, emphasized the importance of climate change and the significance of Energy demand and supply in the Nation. He also informed the gathering that we need to utilize our resources judiciously, as they won't be available to us again once replenished.
Sh. Anoop Nautiyal, the Chief Guest of the function, delivered the World Environment Day Lecture on "The Perils of Plastic Waste''. Shri Nautiyal informed the audience that nobody is 100 per cent perfect, but we can try to change our habits and minimize the use of single-use plastic in our homes. He also stated that it is our collective social responsibility to encourage and educate youngsters, family and friends to restrict and minimize the use of plastics in our day-to-day life.
Dr Sunil Pathak, Senior Principal Scientist, enlightened the gathering by providing information on the Climate Clock and its significance. Climate change is a big challenge in front of the world. The Energy Swaraj Foundation , in collaboration with the government's Atal Innovation Mission, is keen to spread awareness about climate change among the common masses. A climate clock, alarming people about the time left for the average global temperature rise to hit the 1.5 degrees Celsius mark, is all set to be displayed. On the occasion of Worl Environment Day, a climate clock was unveiled by the dignitaries on the dais in the presence of the august audience. This clock revealed that we are just 6 years, 47 days and 10 hours behind when the earth's temperature will increase by 1.5°C. The event concluded with a Vote of Thanks by Shri Anjum Sharma, Senior Controller of Administration.
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Election Commission
Election Commission of India to host International Conference on ‘Making Our Elections Inclusive and Accessible’
In consonance with the 9th National Voters’ Day to be held on 25th January 2019, Election Commission of India  is going to host an International Conference on ‘Making Our Elections Inclusive and Accessible’ on 24th January 2019. Besides Chief Election Commissioner Sh. Sunil Arora and Election Commissioner Sh. Ashok Lavasa, Heads and dignitaries from six Election Management Bodies  viz. Bangladesh, Bhutan, Kazakhstan, Maldives, Russia & Sri Lanka and three International Organisations viz. Malaysian Commonwealth Studies Centre, U.K and International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance  and International Centre for parliamentary Studies  will participate in the event.
There will be two sessions during the Conference where representatives from the EMBs and International Organisations will participate and share their experiences, best practices and initiatives aimed at electoral engagement, enrolment and active participation in inclusive and accessible voting exercise in various countries.
During the Conference the January 2019 issue of ECI’s quarterly magazine “Voice International” will be released which will carry articles on the theme of “Making polling stations accessible and voter friendly”. On the sidelines of the Conference, ECI will also renew Memorandum of Understanding  for cooperation in the field of election management with the Election Commission of Bhutan.
The MoU provides for an institutional framework and aim for promotion of exchanges of knowledge and experience in the field of organizational and technical development, with a view to strengthen the administration of electoral processes; exchange of information, material, expertise and technical know-how relating to electoral processes and systems; training of personnel and organizational development and capacity building.
Election Commission of India has, so far, signed MOUs with twenty-five Election Management Bodies and International Organizations viz. with Australia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Brazil, Chile, Fiji, Georgia, Ivory Coast, Guinea, Republic of Korea, Kyrgyz Republic, Libya, Mauritius, Mexico, Moldova, Myanmar, Nepal, Russia, South Africa, Suriname, Yemen and United Nations, Intl. IDEA & International Foundation for Electoral Systems .
The International Conference is being organised with the purpose of sharing the experience of different EMB’s, International Institutions and Experts with regard to analysis of barriers, policy interventions, strategies, programmes, good practices and technological innovation for inclusive and accessible election. The international delegates will also attend the National Voters’ Day Celebrations in New Delhi besides visiting the new campus of the India International Institute of Democracy and Election Management  at Dwarka, New Delhi on 25th January 2019.
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Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution
Implementation of IM-PDS scheme
The main objective of the “Integrated Management of Public Distribution System ” scheme is to introduce nation-wide portability of ration cards under National Food Security Act, 2013  through 'One Nation One Ration Card' plan with an objective to enable migrant beneficiaries to lift their entitled quota of foodgrains from any Fair Price Shop  of their choice anywhere in the country by using their existing/same ration card after biometric/Aadhaar authentication on electronic Point of Sale  device. Most of the States/UTs have shown their willingness to implement this facility and have shared their ration cards data under NFSA with the Central Repository of ration cards/beneficiaries’ setup by this Department. Presently, this facility is enabled in 26 States/UTs covering about 65 Cr. beneficiaries, nearly 80% of total NFSA population in the country.
Further, it is targeted achieve the integration of all States/UTs by 31.03.2021; however integration of remaining 10 States/UTs, namely – A&N Islands, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Chhattisgarh, Delhi, Meghalaya, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Chandigarh and Puducherry depends on their readiness to implement the same in terms of installation of ePoS devices at FPSs, enablement of biometric/Aadhaar authentication of beneficiaries and other technical aspects.
This information was given in a written reply by the Union Minister of State for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, Shri DanveRaosahebDadarao in Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID-19 Vaccination Update - Day 322
India’s cumulative vaccination coverage crosses 126.44 crore
More than 66 lakh Vaccine doses administered today till 7 pm
India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has crossed 126.44 Crore  today. More than 66 lakh  Vaccine Doses have been administered till 7 pm today. The daily vaccination tally is expected to increase with the compilation of the final reports for the day by late tonight. D
The cumulative coverage of vaccine doses, segregated based on population priority groups, is as follows:
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Cumulative Vaccine Dose Coverage
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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10384278
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2nd Dose
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9530336
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FLWs
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1st Dose
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18380042
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2nd Dose
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16557251
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Age Group 18-44 years
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1st Dose
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464285986
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2nd Dose
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237350116
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Age Group 45-59 years
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1st Dose
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186101516
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2nd Dose
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124275805
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Over 60 years
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1st Dose
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116524520
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2nd Dose
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81102337
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Cumulative 1st dose administered
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795676342
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Cumulative 2nd dose administered
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468815845
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Total
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1264492187
Today’s achievement in the vaccination exercise, segregated by population priority groups, is as follows:
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Date: 3rdDecember, 2021 
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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161
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2nd Dose
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8383
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FLWs
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1st Dose
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336
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2nd Dose
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15576
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Age Group 18-44 years
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1st Dose
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1389319
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2nd Dose
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3338104
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Age Group 45-59 years
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1st Dose
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328995
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2nd Dose
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910634
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Over 60 years
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1st Dose
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201086
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2nd Dose
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465461
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1st Dose Administered in Total
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1919897
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2nd Dose Administered in Total
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4738158
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Total
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6658055
The vaccination exercise as a tool to protect the most vulnerable population groups in the country from COVID-19 continues to be regularly reviewed and monitored at the highest level.
Ministry of Communications
Villages with Internet Facility
As per data provided by Telecom Service Providers and field units of Department of Telecommunications, it is estimated that out of 5,97,618 inhabited villages  in the country, 5,58,537 villages have mobile wireless broadband coverage.
In addition to this, BharatNet project is envisaged in all the Gram Panchayats  and villages of the country to provide high speed internet/broadband. As on 28.02.2022, a total of 1,72,361 Gram Panchayats have been made service ready in the country with broadband infrastructure under BharatNet.
Monitoring of availability of Internet facility is done on the basis of number of subscribers. Availability of Internet connectivity enables public to access all kinds of online digital services including in the field of education and healthcare.
This information was given by the Minister of State for Communications, Shri Devusinh Chauhan in a written reply to a question in Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Women and Child Development
HOSTELS FOR WORKING WOMEN
There are 500 Working Women Hostels functional in the country. State-wise list of functional hostels is placed at Annexure I. District-wise details of hostels functional in Rajasthan are placed at Annexure II.
State-wise, year-wise total amount of Central funds disbursed to the hostels since 2014 is placed at Annexure III. No new proposal for construction/rent of Working Women Hostel has been received from the State of Rajasthan since 2014-15 till date.
State-wise total capacity of such hostels along with number of residents and vacancies in the functional hostels is placed at Annexure I. District-wise such details for the State of Rajasthan is at Annexure II.
Working Women Hostels is a demand driven scheme and sanction for new hostels is given on receipt of proposals from the State Government/UT Administration as per Scheme Guidelines. Provision has been made, inter-alia, for single women and students undergoing training or pursuing higher education to avail Working Women Hostel facility in the revised scheme under the new Mission Shakti.
Government has not received any information on the closure of Working Women Hostels during the Covid-19 pandemic induced lockdown. As per Scheme Guidelines, financial assistance is provided for construction/running hostel in rented premises and regular maintenance/running of the Working Women Hostels is done by the implementing agency.
This information was given by the Minister of Women and Child Development, Smt. Smriti Zubin Irani, in a written reply in Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Road Transport & Highways
Shri Nitin Gadkari approves National Highway project worth Rs 410.83 Crore on EPC Mode in West Bengal
Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Shri Nitin Gadkari approved Rs 410.83 Crore for the construction of a 4-lane Raniganj Bypass with a length of 5.261 km on NH-14  in Paschim Bardhaman district on EPC  Mode in West Bengal.
In a series of tweets Shri Gadkari informed that NH-14 starts from its junction with NH-12  near Morgram connecting Rampur Hat, Siuri, Raniganj, Bankura, Garhbeta, and Salbani and terminating at its junction with NH-16  near Kharagpur in the West Bengal.
The Minister said the entire stretch is a 2-lane with a Paved Shoulder configuration. This corridor is acting as one of the prime corridors for the traffic plying from south Indian states and Odisha towards North Bengal and northeastern states, he added.
Shri Gadkari said it connects many important Industrial, religious & agricultural areas like Kharagpur, Midnapore, Chandrakona Road, Garbeta, Bishnupur, Bankura, Raniganj, Pandabeshwar, Dubrajpur, Suri, Rampurhat, Nalhati, etc.
Ministry of Defence
Pragyan Conclave 2020: Indian Army’s International Seminar Analysing Future Warfare
“PRAGYAN CONCLAVE 2020”, a two-day Indian Army International Seminar being organised by Centre for Land Warfare Studies , commenced on 04 Mar 2020 at Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi. The event brings together a cross-domain national and international experts to deliberate on the complex subject of ‘Changing Characteristics of Land Warfare and its Impact on the Military’.
This event was attended by Raksha Rajya Mantri , Shri Shripad Yesso Naik, Chief of the Army Staff, General MM Naravane, Vice Chief of the Army Staff, Lieutenant General SK Saini along with other dignitaries from the Ministry of Defence, three Services, Central Armed Police Forces and leading Think Tanks & Academic Institutions of the country.
The seminar provided a platform for deliberations on emerging ideas, perspectives and narratives that define the ‘New Age Warfare’ which is increasingly witnessing a change in its character as well as battlespace with the usage of new ‘means’ to pursue the ‘ends’.
The Keynote Address was delivered by RRM Shri Shripad Yesso Naik. He emphasised on the need for comprehensive transformation of the Armed Forces by taking a wider view of the changing security dynamics. He mentioned the Chief of Defence Staff  and the Department of Military Affairs  as a significant step forward in this direction.
During the Inaugural Address, the Chief of the Army Staff stated that the ‘nature’ of warfare is ‘constant’; however, the ‘character’ keeps ‘evolving’. And with the advent of technology, Armed Forces need to be agile and keep pace with the continuous change. He also mentioned that the creation CDS has provided further impetus to the ‘jointmanship’ between the three Services.
On the first day of the Seminar, the subject experts deliberated on two key themes over two sessions. The first session delved on “Evolving Warfare: An Insight into the Changing Realm”, wherein the speakers reflected on the emerging trends in fighting future warfare and its implications on the military in terms of prospects and possibilities. While the second session focused on the theme “The Technological Revolution – A Seminal Challenge”, wherein the deliberations highlighted on the optics of Information Warfare in multi domain operations, cyber and space warfare and implications of AI and Robotics under new domains of battlespace in fighting 21st century warfare. The second day of the Seminar will delve on the themes- ‘Transformation in the Battle Spaces’ and ‘Hybrid/Sub-Conventional Warfare’.
During the event, the Chief of the Army Staff also felicitated the winners of the ‘Field Marshal Manekshaw Open Essay Competition on National Security’- a flagship event of CLAWS to encourage strategic thinking in the youth of the country.
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Ministry of Road Transport & Highways
Gadkari to inaugurate and lay foundation stone for 33 highway projects worth nearly Rs. 11,000 crore in Karnataka tomorrow
Union Minister for Road Transport, Highways and MSMEs Shri Nitin Gadkari will inaugurate and lay foundation stone for 33 highway projects in Karnataka tomorrow. Shri B.S. Yediyurappa, Chief Minister, Karnataka will preside over the virtual function, to be attended by Union Ministers Gen  V K Singh, Shri Govind M. Karjol, Deputy Chief Minister of Karnataka, and several Ministers from the State,.
These projects for inauguration and foundation laying carry a Road length of nearly 1200 kilometers, involving construction value of nearly Rs. 11,000 crore. Paving the way for development of Karnataka, these roads will enhance better connectivity, convenience and economic growth in the State.
Ministry of Women and Child Development
Cost Norms for Supplementary Nutrition
The cost norms in 2017 were revised with reference to average Consumer Price Index-Rural Labour  Index for May, 2016.
Recipes prepared for beneficiaries under the Supplementary Nutrition Programme mainly consist of foodgrains like rice, wheat, and millets and these foodgrains are supplied at subsidised rates of Rs 3, Rs 2 and Rs 1 respectively to the states. In view of subsidised rates of foodgrains, these amounts fixed for various categories of beneficiaries have been found to be sufficient to meet the requirements as provided under Schedule-I of National Food Security Act , 2013.
This information was given by the Union Minister of Women and Child Development, Smt. Smriti Zubin Irani, in a written reply in Rajya Sabha today.
Prime Minister's Office
PM in Mirzapur, dedicates Bansagar Canal Project to the Nation
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, dedicated the Bansagar Canal Project to the Nation in Mirzapur today. This project will provide a big boost to irrigation in the region, and will be greatly beneficial for the farmers of Mirzapur and Allahabad districts of Uttar Pradesh.
Shri Narendra Modi laid the Foundation Stone of the Mirzapur Medical College. He inaugurated 100 Jan AushadhiKendras in the State. He also dedicated a bridge over the River Ganga at Balughat, Chunar, which will facilitate connectivity between Mirzapur and Varanasi.
Speaking on the occasion, the Prime Minister said that the area of Mirzapur holds immense potential. He recalled his last visit to Mirzapur, with French President Macron, for the inauguration of the solar plant.
The Prime Minister mentioned the various development projects and works that he has either inaugurated, or laid the Foundation Stone for, over the last two days.
He said the Bansagar project had been first conceptualized about four decades ago, and the Foundation Stone was laid in 1978, but the project was unduly delayed. He said that after 2014, this project was made a part of the Pradhan MantriKrishiSinchaiYojana, and all efforts were made to complete it.
Talking about measures taken for the welfare of farmers by the Union Government, the Prime Minister also mentioned the recent increase in MSP for Kharif crops.
He spoke of the measures taken to provide affordable healthcare to the poor, including Jan AushadhiKendras. He said the Swachh Bharat Mission is also proving effective in controlling disease. He said the health assurance scheme - Ayushman Bharat would be rolled out soon. He also spoke of other social welfare schemes of the Union Government.